19 JAN 23 Thursday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, “Stop, you’re doing it wrong!” Psalm 45:9
From time to time, we get so focused on ourselves: me, myself, and I. We are focused on our personal goals, desires, and future. We get upset when things do go our way or see the inequalities around us. We get bent out of shape about it and complain. We forget that we are the creature and not the creator.
We are made in the image of God and have great value. We have been gifted specifically by God and given a purpose for life. We are created to do God’s will and to bring him glory. The rub is that we are not here for selfish and sinful reasons, but for God. Even those that are not chosen by God to be his children have been made for a purpose.
The potter makes from the same lump of clay one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use. (Rm 9:21) As children of God, we have been shown mercy and grace to be vessels of honor to the Lord. Learning to embrace and understand our role within God’s will is a lifelong adventure in the faith that builds contentment and happiness.
Are you wrestling with God over your position in life?
Reading Plan: Psalm 37:1-18; Isa. 45:5-17; Eph. 5:15-33; Mark 4:21-34
Daily Office Year 1
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